Pole top curtain rod bracket, curtain accessory and curtain assemblies, and conversion kit

ABSTRACT

A pole top curtain rod bracket assembly is disclosed which includes a connecting member having a first end mechanically coupled to a pole top curtain rod, either by itself or via a mounting plate, and a second end that has inwardly turned top and bottom edges and includes at least one orifice to connect to a single or double curtain rod mounting bracket. The invention further includes a tie back curtain accessory assembly for holding back curtains from a window. The invention also includes a curtain assembly comprising two to four panels that enable different shading options over a window. The invention also includes a conversion kit that converts a “flat” curtain rod into a pole top curtain rod.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims benefit to U.S. Provisional ApplicationNo. 62/422,343, filed Nov. 15, 2016. The entire contents of the aboveapplication are incorporated by reference as if recited in full herein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

Aspects of the present invention described herein relate to curtainrods, curtain accessory assemblies and curtain assemblies.

Related Art

Single and double curtain rods and mounting brackets have long beenknown and used to hold curtains. The mounting brackets are commonlyaffixed to surfaces such as walls, windows, window frames, windowcasings, and ceilings.

Typical mounting brackets can support only a single or double curtainrod. Single or double curtain rod mounting brackets are incompatiblewith pole top curtain rods. Thus it is not possible to readily mount apole top curtain rod on a pre-installed single or double mountingbracket. As a result, the homeowner or renter must remove the existingmounting brackets and install new brackets. This leads to the mountingsurface becoming honeycombed or even split. Due to this damage andhassle of installing new hardware, many homeowners with existing singleand double curtain rod mounting brackets choose not to install pole topcurtain rods. Further, many renters are not permitted to remove theexisting single or double curtain rod mounting brackets and install apole top curtain rod mounting bracket due to the high potential ofdamage to the mounting surface.

Window curtains open either vertically or horizontally. Vertical-openingcurtains normally open from the bottom of the window and retract uptowards the top of the window. Horizontal-opening curtains normally hangfrom a point above the window and retract open to one or both sides of awindow. These designs have limited versatility for partially-opening thecurtain. For example, neither design enables a user to keep thetop-portion of the curtain open and close the bottom portion. Sincevertical-opening curtains open from the bottom-portion of the window andretract up, the top-portion of the window always remains covered by thecurtain. Likewise, horizontal-opening curtains always uniformly coverthe top and bottom portions of the window because they fall straightdown from a supporting point above the window. This becomes problematicwhen a user wants to cover only a small portion of the window with thecurtain, such as when trying to block direct sun rays or light glares.The existing designs also inhibit one from covering only the bottomportion of the window for privacy reasons, but not cover the top-half ofthe window to let sunlight into the room.

“Flat” curtain rods have long been known in the art. However, manypeople now like the look of a pole top curtain rod. When a “flat”curtain rod is already installed, many people do not want to beinconvenienced or go through the hassle of installing a pole top rod.

It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide a poletop curtain rod with attachment brackets that attaches to single anddouble curtain rod brackets and does not require additional mountinghardware that damages the mounting surface.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a tie backcurtain accessory assembly that attaches to single and double curtainrod brackets and does not require additional mounting hardware thatdamages the mounting surface.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a windowcurtain assembly that enables a user to form one curtain that covers anentire window, close only the top-half or bottom-half of the curtain, oropen only one bottom-quarter section of the curtain.

It is an even further object of the present invention to provide aconversion kit that converts a “flat” curtain rod into a pole topcurtain rod.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In an embodiment of the present invention, a pole top curtain rodbracket assembly is disclosed that includes a connecting member having afirst end and a second end. The first end is connected to a pole topcurtain rod. The second end has inwardly turned top and bottom edges tocreate top and bottom surfaces. These surfaces have at least one orificein each of the top and bottom surfaces to connect to a single or doublecurtain rod mounting bracket. The connecting member extends outward andsubstantially perpendicular from the pole top curtain rod.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, a curtain accessoryassembly is disclosed that includes a connecting member having a firstend and a second end. The first end is connected to a tie back rod. Thesecond end has inwardly turned top and bottom edges to create top andbottom surfaces. These surfaces have at least one orifice in each of thetop and bottom surfaces to connect to a single or double curtain rodmounting bracket. The connecting member extends outward from the tieback rod.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a curtain assembly isdisclosed. This curtain assembly includes two curtain panels. Eachcurtain panel includes a first vertical edge and a second vertical edge.The first vertical edge of each curtain panel includes a rod pocket thatholds a curtain rod, and the second vertical edge of each curtain panelincludes an attachment seam. The attachment seam comprises a pluralityof fasteners, which are well known by those of skill in the art. Thefirst vertical edge of each of the two curtain panels are located onopposite sides of a window and are attached on or near the window jambthrough the curtain rod. The two curtain panels are attachable to oneanother at the second vertical edge of each.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, another curtainassembly is disclosed. In this embodiment, the curtain assembly includesfour curtain panels. Each curtain panel includes a first vertical edge,a second vertical edge, and a horizontal attachment seam. The firstvertical edge of each curtain panel includes a rod pocket that holds acurtain rod, and the second vertical edge of each curtain panel includesan attachment seam. The attachment seam comprises a plurality offasteners. The horizontal attachment seam is located substantiallyperpendicular to the second vertical edge and also comprises a pluralityof fasteners. The four curtain panels are positioned in a grid patternsuch that the first vertical edge of two curtain panels are located onone side of a window and two curtain panels are located on the oppositeside of the window and are attached on or near the window jamb throughthe curtain rod. Each curtain panel is attachable to at least two othercurtain panels by the second vertical edge and the horizontal attachmentseam.

In an even further embodiment of the present invention, a pole topconversion kit is disclosed which transforms a “flat” curtain rod tolook and function as a pole top curtain rod. This conversion kitcomprises a flat curtain rod having opposing end sections that aresubstantially 90 degrees and are connected by a middle section. An endcover is placed over each end section. Each end cover includes a rodsection that protrudes outward from each end cover and is longitudinalto the middle section.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The features and advantages of the example embodiments of the inventionpresented herein will become more apparent from the detailed descriptionset forth below when taken in conjunction with the following drawings.

FIG. 1A is an example of a prior art pole top curtain rod;

FIG. 1B is an example of a prior art wall mounting bracket assembly;

FIG. 2A is a top view of a pole top curtain rod bracket assembly of theinvention;

FIG. 2B is an embodiment of a pole top curtain rod bracket assembly ofthe invention wherein a decorative finial is releasably attachable;

FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a pole top curtain rod bracket assemblywith an adjustable pole top curtain rod in use according to an exemplaryembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a pole top curtain rod bracketassembly in use according to an exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pole top curtain rod bracket assembly inuse of FIG. 2A;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the pole top curtain rod bracketassembly in use of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a side view of the pole top curtain rod bracket assembly ofFIG. 6;

FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of an attachable pole top curtainrod bracket assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 9 is a top view of the pole top curtain rod bracket assembly usingthe attachable assembly from FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of a pole top curtain rod bracketassembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 illustrates a different side view of the pole top curtain rodbracket assembly of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of the pole top curtain rodbracket assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of a tie back curtain accessoryassembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of a tie back curtain accessoryassembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 illustrates a perspective view of a curtain assembly accordingto an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view of a curtain assembly accordingto an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 17 illustrates a top view of a pole top curtain rod conversion kitaccording to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a section of the pole top curtain rodconversion kit of FIG. 17; and

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a part of the pole top curtain rodbracket assembly of FIG. 17.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1A depicts a prior art pole top curtain rod having a curtain rodand two finials, 101 a and 101 b. FIG. 1B depicts a prior art attachmentassembly for a pole top curtain rod having a first end 104 that holdsthe pole top curtain rod 100 and a second end 102. The second end 102has two orifices for attaching the curtain rod assembly to the wall. Toattach the second end 102 to the wall, there are two holes 103 a and 103b through which screws 105 may be inserted to fasten the prior artattachment assembly to the wall.

Referring now to FIG. 2A, a view of the curtain rod bracket assemblies204 a and 204 b which support the pole top curtain rod 200 is shownaccording to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In FIG.2A, the curtain rod bracket assemblies 204 a and 204 b are connectedtowards each end of the non-adjustable pole top curtain rod 200 and arepositioned such that they substantially mirror one another; 202 a and202 b represent the second ends of the assembly; 203 a and 203 brepresent the first ends of the assembly; and 206 a and 206 b representtop orifices for attachment to single or double curtain rod mountingbrackets. In an embodiment, curtain rod bracket assemblies 204 a and 204b connect inward from each end of the pole top curtain rod 200 to createend pieces 205 a and 205 b in which decorative finials 201 a and 201 bmay be attached. FIG. 2B illustrates an embodiment of the invention inwhich the decorative finial 201 a may be releasably attached to the poletop curtain rod.

FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the invention in which the pole topcurtain rod has two rods 300 a and 300 b which are slidably connectableto each other allowing for adjustment in length of the pole top curtainrod. As shown in FIG. 3, the curtain rod bracket assemblies 204 a and204 b are connected to an adjustable pole top curtain rod 300 a and 300b. The curtain rod bracket assemblies 204 a and 204 b may bemechanically coupled to non-adjustable and adjustable pole top curtainrods, e.g., pole top curtain rods 300 a and 300 b, respectively.Mechanically coupled means that two objects are fixed together (e.g.,including but not limited to, molded or welded), or fastened together(e.g., including but not limited to, nailed, screwed, bolted, orriveted).

FIGS. 4 and 5 represent front and rear views of pole top curtain rodbracket assemblies of the invention described in FIGS. 2A, 2B and 3. InFIGS. 5, 501 a and 501 c are inwardly facing portions of one of thesecond ends and 501 b and 501 d are inwardly facing portions of theother second end; and 502 a and 502 b are the bottom orifices forattachment to single or double curtain rod mounting brackets.

Referring now to FIGS. 6 and 7, the curtain rod bracket assembly 600extends rearwardly and substantially perpendicular from the pole topcurtain rod 200. In an embodiment, the curtain rod bracket assembly 600is mechanically coupled to the pole top curtain rod 200 at an attachmentend 601, while the distal or second end 202 a has inwardly turned topand bottom edges (501 a and 501 c) to connect to a single or doublecurtain rod mounting bracket (not shown). The distal end 202 a has twoorifices 502 a and 202 a that are used to securely connect the curtainrod bracket assembly 600 to a single or double curtain rod mountingbracket. In an embodiment, the attachment end 601 is permanently fixedto the pole top curtain rod 200 by using general manufacturing processessuch as molding and spot welding.

Referring now to FIGS. 8 and 9, in another embodiment, attachablecurtain rod bracket assembly 800 a comprises a substantiallyperpendicular mounting plate 805 a at attachment end 804. In anembodiment, mounting plate 805 a is substantially curved along itslongitudinal axis to cradle the diameter of the pole top curtain rod900. Mounting plate 805 a has holes 806 to attach the attachable curtainrod bracket assembly 800 a to the pole top curtain rod 900 by usingmounting hardware 803. Mounting hardware 803 may be customary fastenersincluding, but not limited to, nails, screws, bolts and nuts, andrivets. Attachable curtain rod bracket assembly 800 a further comprisesa distal or second end 802 that has inwardly turned top and bottom edgesto connect to a single or double curtain rod mounting bracket (notshown). The distal end 802 comprises two orifices 801 a and 801 b thatfurther enable the curtain rod bracket assembly 800 a to securelyconnect to a single or double curtain rod mounting bracket.

As shown in FIG. 9, attachable curtain rod bracket assemblies 800 a and800 b are positioned such that they substantially mirror one another.The mounting plates 805 a and 805 b are positioned on the inward-side ofthe pole top curtain rod 900. This mirror positioning of the attachablecurtain rod bracket assemblies 800 a and 800 b enable the mountingplates 805 a and 805 b to effectively brace the weight of the pole topcurtain rod 900 and to counteract any bending. The attachable curtainrod bracket assemblies 800 a and 800 b attach to the pole top curtainrod 900 by mounting hardware 803.

The curtain rod bracket assemblies 800 a and 800 b may be mechanicallycoupled to non-adjustable and adjustable pole top curtain rods, e.g.,pole top curtain rods 900 (FIG. 9), 300 a and 300 b (FIG. 3),respectively.

FIGS. 10 and 11 exemplify another embodiment of the present invention.In this embodiment, curtain rod bracket assembly 1000 includes anattachment end 1003 that has a pole-holder 1002. The pole-holder 1002 isshaped to hold and cradle a pole top curtain rod, such as the pole topcurtain rods 900 (FIG. 9), and 300 a and 300 b (FIG. 3). It will beappreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that that thepole-holder 1002 may include a securing mechanism (not shown), such as ascrew, to further secure the pole top curtain rod. The curtain rodbracket assembly 1000 also includes a proximal or first end 1001 a and adistal or second end 1001 b that have inwardly turned top and bottomedges to connect to a single or double curtain rod mounting bracket (notshown). The distal end 1001 b comprises two orifices 1004 a and 1004 bthat further enable the curtain rod bracket assembly 1000 to securelyconnect to a single or double curtain rod mounting bracket.

FIG. 12 illustrates stabilizers 1200 a and 1200 b according to anembodiment of the invention. Stabilizers 1200 a and 1200 b are connectedto the curtain rod bracket assembly 1000 near the distal end 1001 b. Thestabilizers 1200 a and 1200 b extend outward from the distal end 1001 band come into contact with the single or double curtain rod mountingbracket and/or mounting surface (not shown). This positioning furtherstabilizes the curtain rod bracket assembly 1000 by preventingside-to-side motion; particularly when a user opens or closes thecurtains. Stabilizers 1200 a and 1200 b may be two separate pieces orone continuous piece wrapped fully or partially around the curtain rodbracket assembly 1000. Stabilizers 1200 a and 1200 b may be made frommaterials including, but not limited to, rubber, plastic, or a compositematerial. It will be appreciated by a person of ordinary skill in theart that stabilizers 1200 a and 1200 b can be utilized in all of thedifferent embodiments of the invention disclosed herein, e.g., oncurtain rod bracket assemblies 204 a (FIGS. 2A-5), 600 (FIGS. 6 and 7),800 (FIGS. 8 and 9), 1000 (FIGS. 10 and 11) and 1300 (FIGS. 13 and 14).

Referring now to FIGS. 13 and 14, a tie back accessory 1300 whichattaches to single and double curtain rod mounting brackets is shownaccording to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In thisembodiment, the tie back accessory 1300 is mechanically coupled to thetie back rod 1301, while the distal end 1303 has inwardly turned top andbottom edges to connect to a single or double curtain rod mountingbracket (not shown). The distal end 1303 comprises two orifices 1304 aand 1304 b (not shown) that further enable the tie back accessory 1300to securely connect to a single or double curtain rod mounting bracket.In an embodiment, the tie back accessory 1300 is permanently fixed tothe tie back rod 1301 by general manufacturing processes including, butnot limited to, molding and spot welding. In an embodiment, a decorativefinial 1302 may be attached to the end of the tie back rod 1301.

As shown in FIG. 13, tie back accessory 1300 may be positioned generallyperpendicular to the tie back rod 1301. This positioning enables the tieback accessory 1300 to attach to single and double curtain rod mountingbrackets located on the front of a window frame. Alternatively, as shownin FIG. 14, tie back accessory 1401 may be positioned generally parallelto the tie back rod 1301. This alternative positioning enables the tieback accessory 1401 to attach to single and double curtain rod mountingbrackets located on the side of a window frame. It will be appreciatedby one of ordinary skill in the art that the angle between the tie backaccessory 1300 and the tie back rod 1301 can substantially vary anddepends on many factors including, but not limited to, dimensions ofwindow frames and perimeter trim and the aesthetic design of the tieback rod 1301.

The curtain rod bracket assemblies 204 a, 800 a and 1000, and tie backcurtain accessory assembly 1300 may be made from materials including,but not limited to, metal, plastic, composite material, or wood, or anycombination thereof, and may be made by general manufacturing processes,for example, stamping, molding, laser cutting, bending, spot welding,and milling.

Referring now to FIG. 15, a curtain panel 1502 a is placed onto acurtain rod 1501 a by a rod pocket 1503 a. The curtain panel 1502 a alsohas an attachment seam 1500 a located on the opposing end from the rodpocket 1503 a. The attachment seam 1500 a includes attachment points1504 a. Similarly, curtain panel 1502 b is a mirror image (along avertical axis) of curtain panel 1502 a, and includes the same curtainrod 1501 b, rod pocket 1503 b, and attachment seam 1500 b withattachment points 1504 b. The curtain rods 1501 a and 1501 b areinstalled vertically on or near a window jamb (not shown) and placed onopposing sides of the window (not shown). The curtain panels 1502 a and1502 b connect together at the attachment seams 1500 a and 1500 b by theattachment points 1504 a and 1504 b to form one curtain to cover thewindow.

FIG. 16 illustrates another embodiment of the curtain panels 1502 a and1502 b. In this embodiment, the curtain panels 1502 a and 1502 b includea second attachment seam 1601 a and 1601 b, respectively, located at thebottom of each curtain panel. The second attachment seam 1601 a and 1601b each include attachment points 1600 a and 1600 b, respectfully.Curtain panel 1606 a is a mirror image (along a horizontal axis) ofcurtain panel 1502 a, and includes the same curtain rod 1602 a, rodpocket 1605 a, and attachment seams 1608 a and 1603 a with attachmentpoints 1607 a and 1604 a. Similarly, curtain panel 1606 b is a mirrorimage (along a horizontal axis) of curtain panel 1502 b, and includesthe same curtain rod 1602 b, rod pocket 1605 b, and attachment seams1608 b and 1603 b with attachment points 1607 b and 1604 b.

The curtain rods 1501 a, 1602 a, 1501 b and 1602 b are installedvertically on or near a window jamb (not shown). The curtain rods 1501 aand 1602 a are placed on one side of the window (not shown), with thecurtain rod 1501 a placed above the curtain rod 1602 a. The curtain rods1501 b and 1602 b are placed on the opposite side the window, with thecurtain rod 1501 b placed above the curtain rod 1602 b.

The curtain panels independently connect to one another at theattachment seams 1500 a, 1500 b, 1608 a and/or 1608 b by the attachmentpoints 1505 a, 1505 b, 1607 a and/or 1607 b. For example, curtain panel1502 a can independently connect to curtain panels 1502 b, 1606 a and/or1606 b; curtain panel 1502 b can independently connect to curtain panels1502 a, 1606 a and/or 1606 b; curtain panel 1606 a can independentlyconnect to curtain panels 1502 a, 1502 b and/or 1606 a; curtain panel1606 b can independently connect to curtain panels 1606 a, 1502 a and/or1502 b. This independent curtain panel design enables a user to form onecurtain that covers the entire window, close only the top-half orbottom-half of the curtain, or open only one bottom-quarter section ofthe curtain. This design is particularly useful when one wants to blockonly one section of a window, but still let some sunlight throughanother section of the window. For example a user can block thebottom-half of a window for privacy reasons and still allow the sunlightthrough the top-half of the window. A user can also block directsunlight or sun glares at certain sections of the window and allow thesunlight through other sections of the window.

In an embodiment, the attachment points 1505 a, 1505 b, 1607 a and 1607b may be customary fasteners including, but not limited to, buttons andbuttonholes, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, and zippers.

Referring now to FIGS. 17-19, a pole top conversion kit is shownaccording to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Thisembodiment transforms a “flat” curtain rod 1703 to look and function asa pole top curtain rod. End covers 1702 a and 1702 b are placed overeach end of the “flat” curtain rod 1703. In an embodiment, the insideedge of the end covers 1702 a and 1702 b have an opening 1800 to allowfor easy installation and attachment to the “flat” curtain rod 1703. Theend covers 1702 a and 1702 b include rod sections 1701 a and 1701 b inwhich decorative finials 1700 a and 1700 b may be attached. The pole topconversion kit may also include a middle cover 1704 that covers themiddle portion of the “flat” curtain rod 1703. In an embodiment, rodsections 1701 a and 1701 b align with end covers 1702 a and 1702 b andthe middle cover 1704 to give the appearance and functionality of onecontinuous pole top curtain rod. The middle cover 1704 may also have anopening 1800 to allow for easy installation and attachment to the “flat”curtain rod 1703.

The end covers 1702 a and 1702 b may be made from materials including,but not limited to, metal, plastic, composite material, or wood, or anycombination thereof, and made by general manufacturing processes, forexample, stamping, molding, laser cutting, bending, and milling.

While various example embodiments have been described above, it shouldbe understood that they have been presented by way of example, and notlimitation. It is apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s)that various changes in form and detail can be made therein, forexample, to facilitate manufacturing. Thus, the invention should not belimited by any of the above-described example embodiments, but should bedefined only in accordance with the following claims and theirequivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A pole top curtain rod bracket assemblycomprising: a connecting member having a first end and a second end, thefirst end being mechanically coupled to a pole top curtain rod, and thesecond end having inwardly turned top and bottom edges to create top andbottom surfaces, wherein there is at least one orifice in each of thetop and bottom surfaces, and wherein the second end extends outward andsubstantially perpendicular from the pole top curtain rod.
 2. The poletop curtain rod bracket assembly of claim 1, wherein the first end ispermanently fixed to the pole top curtain rod.
 3. The pole top curtainrod bracket assembly of claim 1, wherein the pole top curtain rod andthe connecting member are offset by 90 degrees.
 4. The pole top curtainrod bracket assembly of claim 1, wherein the second end includes astabilizer that comes into contact with the top and bottom surfaces. 5.The pole top curtain rod bracket assembly of claim 4, wherein thestabilizer is substantially cylindrical and substantially wraps aroundthe second end.
 6. The pole top curtain rod bracket assembly of claim 1,wherein the first end of the connecting member is permanently fixed to amounting plate having a plurality of attachment holes to connect to thepole top curtain rod.
 7. The pole top curtain rod bracket assembly ofclaim 6, wherein the mounting plate and the connecting member are offsetby 90 degrees.
 8. The pole top curtain rod bracket assembly of claim 6,wherein the mounting plate is substantially curved along a longitudinalaxis.
 9. The pole top curtain rod bracket assembly of claim 1, whereinthe first end of the connecting member is permanently fixed to apole-holder having a holding arm.
 10. The pole top curtain rod bracketassembly of claim 9, wherein the holding arm has a substantiallyU-shaped cross-section.
 11. A curtain accessory assembly comprising: aconnecting member having a first end and a second end, the first endbeing mechanically coupled to a tie back rod, and the second end havinginwardly turned top and bottom edges to create top and bottom surfaces,wherein there is at least at least one orifice in each of the top andbottom surfaces, and wherein the connecting member extends outward fromthe tie back rod.
 12. The pole top curtain rod bracket assembly of claim11, wherein a decorative finial is attached to the tie back rod.
 13. Thepole top curtain rod bracket assembly of claim 11, wherein the secondend includes a stabilizer that comes into contact with the top andbottom edges.
 14. The pole top curtain rod bracket assembly of claim 13,wherein the stabilizer is substantially cylindrical and substantiallywraps around the second end.
 15. A curtain assembly, comprising: twocurtain panels, each curtain panel includes a first vertical edge and asecond vertical edge, the first vertical edge of each curtain panelincludes a rod pocket in which a curtain rod is placed through, thesecond vertical edge of each curtain panel includes an attachment seamcomprising a plurality of fasteners, and wherein the first vertical edgeof the two curtain panels are located on opposite sides of a window andare attached on or near the window jamb by the curtain rod, and the twocurtain panels are attachable to one another at the second vertical edgeby the plurality of fasteners.
 16. A curtain assembly, comprising: fourcurtain panels, each curtain panel includes a first vertical edge, asecond vertical edge, and a horizontal attachment seam, the firstvertical edge of each curtain panel includes a rod pocket in which acurtain rod is placed through, the second vertical edge of each curtainpanel includes an attachment seam comprising a plurality of fasteners,and the horizontal attachment seam of each curtain panel is locatedsubstantially perpendicular to the second vertical edge and comprises aplurality of fasteners, wherein the four curtain panels are positionedin a grid pattern such that the first vertical edge of two curtainpanels are located on one side of a window and two curtain panels arelocated on the opposite side of the window and are attached on or nearthe window jamb by the curtain rod, and wherein each curtain panel isattachable to at least two other curtain panels by the second verticaledge and the horizontal attachment seam.
 17. The curtain assembly ofclaim 16, wherein the four curtain panels are positioned in a two-by-twogrid pattern.
 18. The curtain assembly of claim 16, wherein each curtainpanel is attachable to at least three other curtain panels by the secondvertical edge and the horizontal attachment seam.
 19. A pole topconversion kit comprising: a flat curtain rod having opposing endsections that are substantially 90 degrees and are connected by a middlesection, two end covers, wherein each end cover is placed over each endsection, and two rod sections, wherein each rod section protrudesoutward from each end cover and is longitudinal to the middle section.20. The pole top conversion kit of claim 19, wherein each end coverincludes an attachment opening.
 21. The pole top conversion kit of claim20, wherein the attachment opening is located on an inside edge of eachend cover.
 22. The pole top conversion kit of claim 19, wherein adecorative finial is attached to each rod section.
 23. The pole topconversion kit of claim 19, wherein a middle cover wraps substantiallyaround the middle section and extends to each end cover such that therod sections, end covers and middle section appear and function as asingle pole top curtain rod.
 24. The pole top conversion kit of claim23, wherein the middle cover includes an attachment opening that extendsits entire length.